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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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